Bandung to Palembang flights
Palembang lies 547 km (340 mi) north-west of Bandung, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 27 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bandung | Palembang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 2.5 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 714 m (2,343 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | BDO, 4 km out | PLM, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 42176–69175 | 42273 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Bandung
Bandung is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,381 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kertajati International Airport (KJT, 69 km).
Arriving in Palembang
Palembang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (regional) | PLM | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,202 ft | 49 ft |
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Staying in Palembang
Our booking partner lists 265 places to stay in Palembang. Of the 248 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (155), and 4 are five-star. Across 11 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 1,553 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Palembang from Bandung?
547 km (340 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bandung.
How long does it take to get from Bandung to Palembang by air?
About 1 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bandung and Palembang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bandung to Palembang flights?
Typically Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM).
Where can I stay in Palembang?
Our booking partner lists 265 places to stay in Palembang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.